Street Art

The city in which I live seems to be expanding in the area of street art. I, of course, consider this a good thing. Notably, I've seen numerous sightings of Tin's work. Characterized by a small crown with 3 points with the word "Tin" underneath it. The first one I saw, (which has since been painted over) said "Tin Can Banana". I've also seen some stencils of a broken light bulb. One of which said "Ideas?" underneath it. When the weather gets a little warmer I plan on making my own contributions. I may have some photos of what I've seen on here soon.

Song of the Ghost

When all were dreaming
But Pastheen Power,
A light came streaming
Beneath her bower:
A heavy foot
At her door delayed,
A heavy hand
On the latch was laid.

"Now who dare venture,
At this dark hour,
Unbid to enter
My maiden bower?"
"Dear Pastheen, open
The door to me,
And your true lover
You'll surely see."

"My own true lover,
So tall and brave,
Lives exiled over
The angry wave."
"Your true love's body
Lies on the bier,
His faithful spirit
Is with you here."

"His look was cheerful,
His voice was gay;
Your speech is fearful,
Your face is grey;
And sad and sunken
Your eye of blue,
But Patrick, Patrick,
Alas! 'tis you!"

Ere dawn was breaking
She heard below
The two cocks shaking
Their wings to crow.
"Oh, hush you, hush you,
Both red and grey,
Or will you hurry
My love away.

"Oh, hush your crowing,
Both grey and red,
Or he'll be going
To join the dead;
Or, cease from calling
His ghost to the mould,
And I'll come crowning
Your combs with gold."

When all were dreaming
But Pastheen Power,
A light went streaming
From out her bower,
And on the morrow,
When they awoke,
They knew that sorrow
Her heart had broke.

Just an awesome Irish poem I found.

Supertramp

I finally got around to seeing Into The Wild. I would recommend it to anyone. Especially those with a love of wandering. It's really great how everything plays out and how much he found out about himself and his fellow man in his travels. It's got a good soundtrack, too, by the way. And so many of the scenes are filled with such natural beauty and simple joys you can't help but love it. Great film.

Blood And Oil

I saw There Will Be Blood yesterday. I'm not really sure what I think about it. I really liked the setting, and the music was amazing. And Daniel Day-Lewis has the most frightening mustache in the world. But, sadly, the movie didn't really leave me feeling any different than when I walked in.
There just wasn't really anything uplifting about it. Not even in a tragic 'everyone dies at the end' kind of way. It just seemed like it didn't have too much to say. I would probably recommend seeing it on DVD or something. Or if someone else buys your ticket.

Oh, and there was barely any blood at all.
So don't expect a bloody mess as the title suggests.